Improving safety and health for agricultural workers in the Upper Midwest
Official title: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11176674 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making farming safer and healthier for workers in the Upper Midwest by working together with local farmers to find and fix health risks on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $249,958 |
| NIH project number | 6U54OH010170-13M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176674 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include agricultural workers and their families in the Upper Midwest.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or live outside the Upper Midwest may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and health of agricultural workers in the Upper Midwest region. It aims to identify and address health risks associated with agricultural practices through community engagement and targeted interventions. The project will involve collaboration with local farmers and agricultural organizations to develop effective safety programs and health resources. By utilizing data collection and analysis, the research seeks to create a safer working environment for those in the agricultural sector.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce health risks and improve the overall well-being of agricultural workers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving agricultural safety through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bender, Jeffrey B. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Bender, Jeffrey B.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.